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Woman killed in Aurora shooting, suspect in custody

APD said the suspect left the vehicle and was taken into custody.
Denver 7+ Colorado News Latest Headlines | April 4, 6pm
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UPDATE | The victim in this shooting has passed away from her injuries. She was identified Monday as 32-year-old Carmelita Joy Taylor. The suspect, Stanley Daves, was charged with first-degree murder. Police said the two were inside a vehicle together when a dispute broke out and escalated into a shooting.

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AURORA, Colo. -- A woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition after she was shot in the 600 block of N. Peoria Street late Friday afternoon.

According to Aurora police, officers responded at around 5:15 p.m. to a report of shots fired in a parking lot and located the victim and a male suspect.

Police said a weapon was found near the suspect, who was inside a vehicle. APD said the suspect left the vehicle and was taken into custody.

This story will be updated with additional details.

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